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f j if ' c,ose 4 ' - r : " ; jX'j overtime 88.1 FM gives students chance to learn, listen to music See pje 4 O WEBERJTATE UNIVERSITY isnDO CH3 M:ja; L ' University president envisi tate's future Jyjr Seee 6 " w wm ET rr J I r m.: V - - .' ! I i v ,., I r, . ...... , ': : Goals include more faculty, student research; encouraging high schoolers to pursue higher ed. I'MUIOin BKICE KELM.H IHk SK.NfUbl Weber State University President F. Ann Millner describes her goals for the university's future. By Deborah Ramsay sr. news reporter The Signpost This is the second in a two-part series. To see last w eek's article examining the university's goals in the upcoming legislative session, visit www.wsusignpost.com. Weber State University President F. Ann Millner's vision for the future of WSU includes a greater sense of community learning, more undergraduate and faculty research, and a student population of 28,000. "Right now we are in the feedback stage from faculty and students," Millner said. "Together we will be developing a vision statement for 2026." Millner said she envisions the residence halls as a meeting place for greater discussions and a sense of learning. Groups of students would meet to discuss topics, like reading or testing, geared toward helping freshmen transition to college life. Engaging students in informal opportunities to improve their studying skills will help new students be more successful in earning a degree. Millner said she was excited to share the selection of WSU as a Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Innovation Center. USTAR is a state-funded program that helps faculty and undergraduate student research. USTAR funds research that will create new products or technology to then commercialize those ideas with businesses in the local community. "It will foster economic development and create jobs in the community," said WSU Provost Michael Vaughan. "This Northern Utah center will focus on aerospace, defense and sporting equipment research." Last September, the Legislature allocated funding for the program. "We will be one of five schools sharing $4 million to develop the innovation center," Vaughan said. "The program will be running within the next six months. A director could be chosen as soon as January." Once the director is in place, Vaughan said he foresees the innovation center creating work opportunities for student interns and a research analyst. "We're very excited about the possibility of working with local businesses," said Dale Ostlie, College of Science dean. "One major benefit is that it allows students the opportunity to apply what they learn in class." The Center for Chemical Technology works with local companies developing products, so the USTAR program will expand the possibilities. "I look forward to what our faculty and students will create, design and bring to fruition," Ostlie said. "We have so many talented people here." Another part of Millner's vision is to keep attracting great people to WSU. "There has been a decline in the 18- to 25-year-old population statewide enrolling in college," Millner said, adding there's almost a 10-percent drop. Millner explained there are lots of compelling reasons to pursue a higher education. Graduates are more inclined to vote, volunteer, be involved in civic leadership and are better able to help themselves. See Future page 5 Chances to do good abound during this holiday season Gifts for students' children and items for homeless veterans needed By Danielle Esler correspondent The Signpost 'Tis the season to be giving back, and there are more than enough opportunities to give back here on campus. From angel trees to shoeboxes for homeless veterans and everything in between it seems that there is no excuse for not being involved this holiday season. So why give? "Satisfaction and you get a lot of joy from giving, especially here on campus with so many of our students in need," said Cathy Barrow, secretary of non-traditional student programs. Nontrad center's Sub-for-Santa Go to the Student Services Center, Room 1 54. If interested, take a tag from' the tree and register it with the Nontrad Center. Deadline for gifts is Friday, Dec. 1 5. Shoeboxes for homeless veterans Call 626-71 73 or drop by the Miller Administration Building, Room 1 03 H and pick Lip a shoebox. Deadline for all shoeboxes is Friday, Dec. 15. The angel tree near the Services for Non-traditionalStudents office features Christmas wish lists from children of Weber State University students. "Working in the non-trad center, there are so many have the need," Barrow said. And the giving hand reaches far beyond campus, like for Nickie Stoffers, office specialist for veterans upward bound on the Ogden WSU campus, who is sponsoring the shoeboxes for homeless veterans. Volunteers can pick up a shoebox and fill it with items that a homeless person would need. "I wasn't able to join the military and all of the men in my family were in the military," Stoffers said. "For me, it's a way to give back to people who have given so much for their country." For many people, giving back to others is a tradition they do every year around the holidays. "My family and I have helped out in shelters for as long as I can remember," said Kelcee Oyler, WSU premedical freshman. "You just get a good feeling that you are making a difference in someone else's life." For others, giving back is a See Do good page 5 rr ; ..... PHOKJ BY BRICE KELSCH IHt iK.NPUS I Cold nights on campus Ducks and geese walk across the frozen pond near the Ada Lindquist Plaza. Full-blown winter hit campus last week, with two snowstorms earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday. These coming days, the temperature is expected to hang in the high 30s to low 40s. But night temperatures will drop to below freezing. Early and late in the week there should be a few clouds in the sky, but midweek should stay relatively sunny. Snow is not expected. Students helping to rebuild, renovate and design two Ogden Habitat for Humanity houses Doxey Street homes demolished in October now being redesigned By Andrea Bean news editor The Signpost - Weber State University students designed the floor plans for two Ogden houses that Habitat For Humanity is remodeling. The two houses are located on Doxey Street, according to Steven Peterson, WSU construction management technology CMT associate professor. One of the houses is a rambler and the other is a two-story. The design students drew up plans for the main level of the first house, and plans were created for both the main level and the upper level for the second house. Peterson said the houses were demolished at the end of October so that only the basic structure remained. WSU CMT students participated in the demolition. A 3-D Architectural Design class created the plans as a class project. They began the project at the start of November, according to Madeline Petersen, WSU design graphics engineering technology DGET senior. She helped design plans for the main floor of the rambler. "It was stressful to try and get everything done," she said. The class went to the two houses and measured their dimensions. Chester Bailey IV, WSU DGET senior, said the experience was valuable. "I think a lot of students haven't had that experience," Bailey said, "especially with the remodeling. You kinda see what's existing versus what your limitations are for the duration of the project." The demolition process had already begun when class measured the houses, according to Petersen. "The second time we went, the ceiling on our house, it was on the floor and there was boards and nails and gross stuff everywhere," she said. Brad Boyce, WSU DGET senior, said he enjoyed visiting the neighborhood and meeting the Habitat workers. See Houses page 5 Volunteers tear out the ceiling and walls of a house at the end of October. Volunteers from Hill Air Force Base, Weber State University and several other local businesses and community organization helped in the demolition, which only left the shells of the homes intact. The construction management technology program at WSU has participated in the renovation of the two houses. Students in several WSU courses are helping plan the homes' remodel. Habitat for Humanity bought two condemned houses on Doxey Street from Ogden City. i ' Movie documentary follows telemarking; includes local skiers Film to have Ogden debut in downtown business By Rob Brenneman correspondent The Signpost Weber State University senior Zach Houston is appearing alongside WSU graduate JT Robinson in a television series entitled "Open Windows." This isn't the normal television program that will follow after "Dancing with the Stars." This is an action-packed modern documentary following the lives of telemark skiers as they pick and choose what opportunities to take and where those choices lead them. Telemark skiing is also known as freeheel skiing because the heel of the boot is not locked to the ski. Telemark skiing is statistically growing steadily across the country. "Last season was very busy for me to say the least," Houston said. "I spent the winter juggling school, travel, work and skiing. It definitely paid off, though. I moved here from Ohio to ski at Snowbasin and go to school, so I'm doing exactly what I want to be doing." Houston said he traveled around the country last season competing in telemark skiing big mountain competitions, as well as filming with Tough Guy Productions for the TV series "Open Windows." He said it was an opportunity of a lifetime and he is glad that he made it through the winter without getting hurt. "The show is about a core group of teleskiers who basically live for snow and skiing," Houston said. "The show has a segment from Ogden and the mountains right here behind campus." WSU graduate JT Robinson got his degree in finance and used his knowledge to finance a winter as a ski bum. Robinson said he was able to get some financial support from ski companies, which enabled See Telemarking page 5

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f j if ' c,ose 4 ' - r : " ; jX'j overtime 88.1 FM gives students chance to learn, listen to music See pje 4 O WEBERJTATE UNIVERSITY isnDO CH3 M:ja; L ' University president envisi tate's future Jyjr Seee 6 " w wm ET rr J I r m.: V - - .' ! I i v ,., I r, . ...... , ': : Goals include more faculty, student research; encouraging high schoolers to pursue higher ed. I'MUIOin BKICE KELM.H IHk SK.NfUbl Weber State University President F. Ann Millner describes her goals for the university's future. By Deborah Ramsay sr. news reporter The Signpost This is the second in a two-part series. To see last w eek's article examining the university's goals in the upcoming legislative session, visit www.wsusignpost.com. Weber State University President F. Ann Millner's vision for the future of WSU includes a greater sense of community learning, more undergraduate and faculty research, and a student population of 28,000. "Right now we are in the feedback stage from faculty and students," Millner said. "Together we will be developing a vision statement for 2026." Millner said she envisions the residence halls as a meeting place for greater discussions and a sense of learning. Groups of students would meet to discuss topics, like reading or testing, geared toward helping freshmen transition to college life. Engaging students in informal opportunities to improve their studying skills will help new students be more successful in earning a degree. Millner said she was excited to share the selection of WSU as a Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Innovation Center. USTAR is a state-funded program that helps faculty and undergraduate student research. USTAR funds research that will create new products or technology to then commercialize those ideas with businesses in the local community. "It will foster economic development and create jobs in the community," said WSU Provost Michael Vaughan. "This Northern Utah center will focus on aerospace, defense and sporting equipment research." Last September, the Legislature allocated funding for the program. "We will be one of five schools sharing $4 million to develop the innovation center," Vaughan said. "The program will be running within the next six months. A director could be chosen as soon as January." Once the director is in place, Vaughan said he foresees the innovation center creating work opportunities for student interns and a research analyst. "We're very excited about the possibility of working with local businesses," said Dale Ostlie, College of Science dean. "One major benefit is that it allows students the opportunity to apply what they learn in class." The Center for Chemical Technology works with local companies developing products, so the USTAR program will expand the possibilities. "I look forward to what our faculty and students will create, design and bring to fruition," Ostlie said. "We have so many talented people here." Another part of Millner's vision is to keep attracting great people to WSU. "There has been a decline in the 18- to 25-year-old population statewide enrolling in college," Millner said, adding there's almost a 10-percent drop. Millner explained there are lots of compelling reasons to pursue a higher education. Graduates are more inclined to vote, volunteer, be involved in civic leadership and are better able to help themselves. See Future page 5 Chances to do good abound during this holiday season Gifts for students' children and items for homeless veterans needed By Danielle Esler correspondent The Signpost 'Tis the season to be giving back, and there are more than enough opportunities to give back here on campus. From angel trees to shoeboxes for homeless veterans and everything in between it seems that there is no excuse for not being involved this holiday season. So why give? "Satisfaction and you get a lot of joy from giving, especially here on campus with so many of our students in need," said Cathy Barrow, secretary of non-traditional student programs. Nontrad center's Sub-for-Santa Go to the Student Services Center, Room 1 54. If interested, take a tag from' the tree and register it with the Nontrad Center. Deadline for gifts is Friday, Dec. 1 5. Shoeboxes for homeless veterans Call 626-71 73 or drop by the Miller Administration Building, Room 1 03 H and pick Lip a shoebox. Deadline for all shoeboxes is Friday, Dec. 15. The angel tree near the Services for Non-traditionalStudents office features Christmas wish lists from children of Weber State University students. "Working in the non-trad center, there are so many have the need," Barrow said. And the giving hand reaches far beyond campus, like for Nickie Stoffers, office specialist for veterans upward bound on the Ogden WSU campus, who is sponsoring the shoeboxes for homeless veterans. Volunteers can pick up a shoebox and fill it with items that a homeless person would need. "I wasn't able to join the military and all of the men in my family were in the military," Stoffers said. "For me, it's a way to give back to people who have given so much for their country." For many people, giving back to others is a tradition they do every year around the holidays. "My family and I have helped out in shelters for as long as I can remember," said Kelcee Oyler, WSU premedical freshman. "You just get a good feeling that you are making a difference in someone else's life." For others, giving back is a See Do good page 5 rr ; ..... PHOKJ BY BRICE KELSCH IHt iK.NPUS I Cold nights on campus Ducks and geese walk across the frozen pond near the Ada Lindquist Plaza. Full-blown winter hit campus last week, with two snowstorms earlier on Tuesday and Wednesday. These coming days, the temperature is expected to hang in the high 30s to low 40s. But night temperatures will drop to below freezing. Early and late in the week there should be a few clouds in the sky, but midweek should stay relatively sunny. Snow is not expected. Students helping to rebuild, renovate and design two Ogden Habitat for Humanity houses Doxey Street homes demolished in October now being redesigned By Andrea Bean news editor The Signpost - Weber State University students designed the floor plans for two Ogden houses that Habitat For Humanity is remodeling. The two houses are located on Doxey Street, according to Steven Peterson, WSU construction management technology CMT associate professor. One of the houses is a rambler and the other is a two-story. The design students drew up plans for the main level of the first house, and plans were created for both the main level and the upper level for the second house. Peterson said the houses were demolished at the end of October so that only the basic structure remained. WSU CMT students participated in the demolition. A 3-D Architectural Design class created the plans as a class project. They began the project at the start of November, according to Madeline Petersen, WSU design graphics engineering technology DGET senior. She helped design plans for the main floor of the rambler. "It was stressful to try and get everything done," she said. The class went to the two houses and measured their dimensions. Chester Bailey IV, WSU DGET senior, said the experience was valuable. "I think a lot of students haven't had that experience," Bailey said, "especially with the remodeling. You kinda see what's existing versus what your limitations are for the duration of the project." The demolition process had already begun when class measured the houses, according to Petersen. "The second time we went, the ceiling on our house, it was on the floor and there was boards and nails and gross stuff everywhere," she said. Brad Boyce, WSU DGET senior, said he enjoyed visiting the neighborhood and meeting the Habitat workers. See Houses page 5 Volunteers tear out the ceiling and walls of a house at the end of October. Volunteers from Hill Air Force Base, Weber State University and several other local businesses and community organization helped in the demolition, which only left the shells of the homes intact. The construction management technology program at WSU has participated in the renovation of the two houses. Students in several WSU courses are helping plan the homes' remodel. Habitat for Humanity bought two condemned houses on Doxey Street from Ogden City. i ' Movie documentary follows telemarking; includes local skiers Film to have Ogden debut in downtown business By Rob Brenneman correspondent The Signpost Weber State University senior Zach Houston is appearing alongside WSU graduate JT Robinson in a television series entitled "Open Windows." This isn't the normal television program that will follow after "Dancing with the Stars." This is an action-packed modern documentary following the lives of telemark skiers as they pick and choose what opportunities to take and where those choices lead them. Telemark skiing is also known as freeheel skiing because the heel of the boot is not locked to the ski. Telemark skiing is statistically growing steadily across the country. "Last season was very busy for me to say the least," Houston said. "I spent the winter juggling school, travel, work and skiing. It definitely paid off, though. I moved here from Ohio to ski at Snowbasin and go to school, so I'm doing exactly what I want to be doing." Houston said he traveled around the country last season competing in telemark skiing big mountain competitions, as well as filming with Tough Guy Productions for the TV series "Open Windows." He said it was an opportunity of a lifetime and he is glad that he made it through the winter without getting hurt. "The show is about a core group of teleskiers who basically live for snow and skiing," Houston said. "The show has a segment from Ogden and the mountains right here behind campus." WSU graduate JT Robinson got his degree in finance and used his knowledge to finance a winter as a ski bum. Robinson said he was able to get some financial support from ski companies, which enabled See Telemarking page 5